Objective
Measure
2016/17
Result
2017/18
Standard
2017/18
Result
Number of UNDRIP, CRPD
independent monitoring
mechanism (IMM) 22
meetings arranged and held
Achieved
2 meetings per
year
Achieved
2 meetings
of UNDRIP
IMM held and
participation in 4
meetings of the
CRPD IMM
NPA monitors the
Government’s actions to
address UPR and other
international treaty
recommendations
Number of updates to the
NPA tool to reflect changes
to actions23
Achieved
2
Achieved
2
Report produced on the
status of human rights
based on the NPA24
Achieved
Annually
Achieved
International commitments,
engagements and activities
have a positive impact in the
realisation of human rights
Percentage of international
interactions that have a
positive impact25
Achieved
70%
Achieved:
100%
Independence, credibility
and effectiveness in
discharging the functions of
a NHRI
Maintaining International
A-status accreditation as
National Human Rights
Institution (NHRI)26
Achieved
Achieved
Achieved
A-status
accreditation
NZs compliance with
ratified human rights
treaties is reported on
through timely monitoring
reports to UN bodies
Achieved
Achieved
Achieved
NPA Annual
Report produced
22 The HRC’s role as monitoring mechanism (IMM) mandates it to monitor and report on the Government’s performance against the
obligations in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
23 This measure is included in the services from the Human Rights Commission’s non-departmental appropriation for Vote Justice for
2017-18.
24 The NZ Government’s human rights record was reviewed by the United Nations as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
The NPA monitors the Government’s actions on the 121 recommendations it accepted. The Commission works with government
and civil society on how to successfully address the identified issues and monitor progress. An indicators framework that
measures the outcomes from those actions and progress against UN treaty body recommendations has been developed and a
report is produced annually on the status of human rights based on the actions that will progress the UPR recommendations
accepted by the Government.
25 The Commission participates in a number of international commitments and engagements, which aim to have a positive impact
in the realisation of human rights, not only locally but also in the international sphere. Impact is measured by inclusion or
acceptance of the Commission’s contributions into the advice, guidelines and directives by international institutions and guiding
bodies that contribute to the advancement of human rights.
26 The Commission has an A-status accreditation as a National Human Rights Institution with the Global Alliance of National Human
Rights Institutions (GANHRI). This status is the highest recognition of the independence a national human rights institution can
achieve. NHRIs which are awarded A-status are recognised for their credibility and professionalism. It shows that the NHRI “is
legitimate, relevant and effective in promoting human rights at the national level” (OHCHR, 2012). A-status also provides formal
participation in the United Nations Human Rights Council and engagement with other UN treaty bodies. Re-accreditation occurs
every five years involving a sub-committee of GANHRI, and approval of the organisation on behalf of the United Nations.
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